Newborn Hearing Screener

To work as part of a team providing hearing screening for newborn babies by
identifying eligible babies, communicating with parents & families, gathering &
recording screening information & uploading data.
The post involves direct handling of newborn babies, contact with new parents, &
working closely with maternity staff, neonatal staff & the audiology team.
The post involves some weekend & Bank Holiday working.

To identify which babies require screening
To liaise effectively with parents, team members & other health care professionals
To explain the the process of the screen to parents & gain their consent
To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the maternity unit, neonatal
unit, paediatric unit & hospital & community clinics
Accurately collect & record data on screening equipment & upload to national computer
database.
To calibrate, use accurately & ensure safety & security of equipment
To work within a team promoting a professional family friendly approach & environment.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

To identify which babies require screening
To liaise effectively with parents, team members & other health care professionals
To explain the the process of the screen to parents & gain their consent
To carry out the hearing screening of newborn babies within the maternity unit, neonatal
unit, paediatric unit & hospital & community clinics
Accurately collect & record data on screening equipment & upload to national computer
database.
To calibrate, use accurately & ensure safety & security of equipment
To work within a team promoting a professional family friendly approach & environment